Bready or Not Original: Cardamom Cashew-Walnut Butter [Large Batch]
If you have a large food processor (around 15 cup capacity), this is the nut butter recipe for you! This whips up in no time and is way better than the typical store stuff. Makes about 2 cups (16 ounces) nut butter.
Keyword: cashews, nut butter, walnuts
Author: Beth Cato
Equipment
16-cup food processor
Ingredients
3cupscashews
2cupwalnuts
1teaspoonsea salt
2Tablespoonhoney
1teaspoonground cardamom
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
If the nuts are unroasted, roast them first for a boost of flavor. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and preheat oven at 350 degrees. Spread cashews and walnuts in an even layer. Bake for about 6 minutes, whereupon they should smell pleasantly toasty. Let cool at least 30 minutes before continuing with next step.
Fit processor with an S-shaped blade inside. Pour in cashews, walnuts, and sea salt. Process for about 5 to 10 minutes, stopping sporadically to scrape sides. The nut butter is done when the mixture looks smooth and flows over the blades like a thick river.
Add the honey, ground cardamom, and vanilla. Process another two minutes to incorporate.
Place nut butter in a clean glass jar (or jars). Store sealed at room temperature for as long as a year. Some separation of nuts and oil is natural--just stir them together again, if needed. If the nut butter dries out, warm what is needed in a microwave-safe bowl to make it spreadable.